O Mercury measurements: coastal/urban sites in China and Korea
-Mercury concentrations are high in Beijing and Ningbo, China and low in Chengshantou, China and Deokjeok, Korea
-In the middle of the Yellow Sea, mercury concentration is low, which is comparable with the regional background concentration.
O Mercury emissions
-Emission of mercury is expected to increase in Asia with the increase from SE and S Asia notable.
-Emission of mercury from Western part of China and NE three provinces is expected to increase, which could affect the regional distribution of mercury in Northeatern Asia.